If you followed the Packers when Jermicahel Finley played, you'd know the answer is yes. Defenses had to scheme around the threat if Finley. It opened things up for WR. That's what Graham will do for us.
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
If healthy, Jimmy Graham will definitely open things up for the other WR. Graham might catch only 50 balls for 600 yards and 7 TD's, but we should see a nice uptick in third down conversions and offensive efficiency.
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
ENOUGH!!! Quit regurgitating the bull’s dung you hear on TV. YOU ARE WRONG!
Support what you say with something other than your own opinion, IMHO this approach makes you sound like a bit of a know-it-all to a self-appointed and absorbed expert. A more humble person typically feels the need to support his beliefs with facts and/or solid argument. But, for God’s sake realize you are not effing Dorothy…repeating “Jimmy is great” and clicking your red ruby slippers just wont make it effing happen.
FACTUAL EVIDENCE:
Graham played 16 games in ’16 and ’17 and Seattle was poor in 3rd down conversions, to wit:
In ‘17, the Hawks were 20th in 3rd down efficiency [37.26%]. For reference GB w/ Hundley playing in 11 games was 13th [39.34].
In ’16 Hawks were 15th at 39.74% [GB 3rd at 46.12%, TEs were Rodgers 604 snaps; Cook 329; Perillo 102].
Graham’s value is truly highlighted in 2015. Jimmy was injured in Game 10 v. Pittsburg in the 4th Q at 13:41 [Hawks scored 19 after he went out 😂] and missed the last 5 games.
The first 10.75 games w/ Graham Seattle 3rd proficiency was: 54-142 or 38%
The last 5.25 games w/ Graham OUT Seattle 3rd proficiency was: 44-71 or 62%
3 years with Jimmy Boy in, 37%, 38%, 39%....Jimmy out 62%. Though the 62% sample size is small, its results are statistically significant because of the huge deviation from a base line that is large and super consistent.
IT IS PROVEN: Jimmy kills a team’s 3rd down efficiency!
PS: Graham is not Finley! Unless a DC gives extra attention to a TE, he wont upon up anything for anyone. Let the facts lead your thinking!